Consultant, Demand Planning (Sourcing Lead)

Demand Supply Consultant (Sourcing Lead)

What gives Dell Technologies our competitive advantage? It’s our ability to achieve cost savings as we operate at the cutting edge of technology. Working in an environment that’s as complex as it is critical, our Materials and Procurement team manages a group of indirect categories, such as real estate, marketing material, supplies or software. We use our in-depth knowledge and experience to develop strategic relationships with external suppliers as well as with key stakeholders. Our role also includes leading contract negotiations, managing risk, driving cost-saving initiatives and implementing strategic sourcing best practices.

What you’ll achieve

As a Demand Supply Consultant (Sourcing Lead), you will provide expert guidance on long-range sourcing strategies and demand planning to strengthen supplier alignment, mitigate risk, and enhance supply chain performance. You will leverage data-driven insights to influence decision-making and improve end-to-end commodity management.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Consultant on our Demand Planning team.

You will:

• Advise on long-range demand and sourcing strategies, defining commodity planning approaches that balance cost, availability, and risk
• Partner with Product Group, Product Operations, Procurement, and Regional Planning teams to align on data-driven sourcing and planning decisions
• Synthesize complex supply-demand dynamics into clear insights, scenarios, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making
• Analyze market trends, supplier constraints, and risks to proactively guide sourcing strategies and resolve supply challenges
• Improve planning performance by enhancing forecast accuracy, strengthening processes, and leveraging advanced analytics, Power BI, and AI tools

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, finance, or related fields
• Strong business and financial acumen with advanced data modeling skills (e.g., Excel, analytics tools)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA or advanced degree preferred) in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in program management and cross-functional leadership, knowledge of predictive analytics, forecasting methodologies, risk mitigation, and supply chain processes and familiarity with order management, fulfillment concepts, and end-to-end supply chain operations